deGrom (back) will be away from the team for the birth of his baby, but manager Terry Collins said that there are no immediate plans to place him on the paternity list, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This doesn't change deGrom's outlook, as he already is expected to miss a start this week due to some lat tightness. Logan Verrett will slot into his spot in the rotation until deGrom's returns and his lat tightness ceases.